Liagora japonica Yamada 1938
Publication Details
Liagora japonica Yamada 1938: 16, figs 9, 10; pl. IV [4]: fig. 1
Published in: Yamada, Y. (1938). The species of Liagora from Japan. Scientific Papers of the Institute of Algological Research, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido Imperial University 2: 1-34, 22 figs, pls I-XV [1-15 also].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Liagora is Liagora viscida (Forsskål) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Otohimella japonica (Yamada) Mas.Suzuki, T.Segawa, Hi.Mori & H.Nozaki.
Source of Synonymy
Suzuki, M., Segawa, T., Mori, H., Akiyoshi, A., Ootsuki, R., Kurihara, A., Sakayama, H., Kitayama, T., Abe, T., Kogame, K., Kawai, H. & Nozaki, H. (2016). Next-generation sequencing of an 88-year-old specimen of the
poorly known species Liagora japonica (Nemaliales, Rhodophyta) supports the recognition of Otohimella gen. nov. PLoS ONE 11(7): 1-17.
Type Information
Syntype localities: Japan: Sagami Prov. (Enosima and Misaki) and Inaba Prov. (Iwado); (Yamada 1938: 16) Lectotype: TI; herb. Yendo (Yoshida 1998: 518)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to Japan (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 August 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 August 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 January 2025
